November 04, 2011

Follow Your Heart

Well, I did it and I love it! The color is Sherwin Williams Aqueduct. I love this color. I want to do the backstroke in it, pour it into a colorful mug, top it with marshmallows and drink it, wrap it up and tuck it under my pillow at night. I would marry this color if I could. I'm ready to commit. Yep it's serious. A little over the top, right? But I am just that into it. I keep forgetting about it and then I walk in to the room and catch sight of it and it just makes me smile. Does your house make you smile? If not you should work on that. Live your life for you! I get that this door might not be for everyone but it is for me and a smile inducing door can only make life better I think.

Here is a wider view of the room so you can see how the door works overall. And there is Millie pouting on her pillow because I'm too busy to throw her ball for her.

As with any project I do, this one seems to be having a snowball effect. I will soon be attempting a slipcover for that ottoman and I'm searching for an antique dresser to fit where that entry table is. Outside that window is the covered front porch where I will be spending a good portion of the next few days painting. My hope is to have all of the house painting done by Thanksgiving. Be gone hunter green paint! Be gone mustard gold paint! Be gone molding the color of manila folders!

I seem to be in major nesting mode lately. Is it just me? Do you think it's the weather? I will try to stop long enough to share my progress. Hoping your weekend is as happy as an aqua door!

It's beautiful! But if you really want to be happy, go throw the ball a few times!! Good luck with all your painting. I've got the itch to redo my kitchen. It does not make me happy right now, but some new paint and curtains might just do the trick.

That really IS a GREAT color! Makes me want to go out and buy the paint and paint my door as well haha! My husband would probably shoot me if I painted our door - perhaps I could paint it when he's away for business. Think he'd notice it when he got home?;)

Jen, Looks great! I see so many things that I like...the door, the (matching) bag...the umbrella basket. No...my house doesn't make me smile. It is a MESS! And my son and his girlfriend are coming for Thanksgiving! YIKES! xo, Cheryl

I love to live outside the box on color! I had a lovely coffee brown living room at one point and it was beautiful! I agree...if you don't smile at your rooms...do something! Paint!! Super color! Love it!

I love it too!I am in the middle of painting the outside of my front door a shade of turquoise. It is bright and I am wondering if I should tone it down with some stain. Going to change the inside color too now!

Love it, JJ! And I just may snatch that blue bag right off it's hook.Love the way you're feathering your nest, little missy!p.s. Have I told you that I frequently dream of your paisley top? The one Mads wore in her pics? I've even searched for it online a few times.I know.

Hi! Just dropped by to say I am 100% in love with your entry. The door is definitely 75% of that, but the hardwood floors and gorgeous wall color (which I would looove the name of) and the cute sleepy puppy make me want to send it flowers. Probably lilies. Anyway, great job!

Oh oh oh! I just LOVE the door! I have been really wanting to paint our interior doors a color, but it needs to be light because the hallway is so dark that anything dark or drab would be a big bummer most of the year. Something super cheery and happy like this could be my ticket! You are a genius!!!

About Me

I'm a Village living, decorating obsessed, home chef, gardener in training, creative spirit and lover of the simple life. I am Mom to 2 sweet girls and wife to 1 amazing man. I love my family, friends and all things cottage and vintage. I believe in taking risks and following your dreams. Life is short. Enjoy every moment.